COWON A5 Firmware V4.06
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Warning/Caution
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Back up any important data before the firmware upgrade.
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Please remove MicroSD card before the firmware upgrade.
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Please make sure the AC adapter is connected while upgrading firmware.
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Do not turn the player off before the firmware update has been completed.
It may damage the product, and will be void any warranty.
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- Fixed the initialization issue when set the date on 2017.
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Use the USB cable to connect COWON A5 to the PC.
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Select Turn on USB storage to copy files between PC and A5.
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Copy and paste the firmware file to the root folder of the device.
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Click "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the tray at the lower right corner of your
computer screen to disconnect the device from the PC.
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Select Turn off USB storage and disconnect A5 from PC.
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Connect AC adaptor with your device.
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Settings > About A5 > System updates, select the storage where the file is saved to start
firmware upgrade.
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Upon finishing firmware upgrade, verify the installed firmware version from Settings >
About A5 > Firmware version.
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Firmware upgrade can also be conducted through MicroSD cards by copying firmware
files to the root folder of MicroSD and inserting the MicroSD card into COWON A5.